Learn how to reduce your risk for pneumonia after open heart surgery with these preventative tips from a Michigan Medicine researcher who has studied the connection between heart surgery and pneumonia.

Screening rates for the hepatitis C virus remain low for baby boomers, a high-risk population for the disease. A Michigan Medicine specialist explains why testing is essential.

Read about a new lung microbiome study reviewing new research on bacteria in lungs and how it got there, and what happens to the and our bodies as a result.

A U-M infectious diseases expert explains how the flu virus spreads — and crucial ways to protect yourself as flu season gears up nationwide.

Researchers identified a coral reef bacteria that targets the Nef protein made by HIV. Learn about potential AIDS & HIV treatments using marine actinomycetes.

U-M researchers have found that gut bacteria eats the colon lining in rats when fed a low-fiber diet. See how a lack of fiber can lead to colon infection.

A new discovery about a common and potentially deadly bacterium could one day pave the way for new, needed antibiotics.

Suddenly in the spotlight, this common lung infection has a lot of causes but can also be prevented in many cases. Learn more to protect yourself.

University of Michigan pediatrician warns against using FluMist nasal spray. Despite the needle prick, she still strongly recommends getting a flu vaccination.

A new framework called IAR from RAND helps agencies and organizations track and share activities, problems and successful responses to public health emergencies.

University of Michigan physician explains the Zika virus. Learn what the Zika virus is, how it is contracted, the symptoms, pregnancy risks, and treatment.

Hepatitis C testing for Baby Boomers remains low. A Michigan Medicine Specialists explain why a Hep C test is essential for this high-risk population.

Multidisciplinary scientists met at the University of Michigan to search for commonalities across microbiome fields. Here's what they learned about microbiome.

Sepsis is a blood infection that can cause septic shock, which is dangerously low blood pressure. Learn about sepsis treatment, diagnosis, & whether sepsis can be fatal.

University of Michigan team develops blood-analysis tool that quickly assesses immune system reactions. Find out how this could impact pediatric ICUs nationwide.